New bike shed opened at station

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Scot MacDonald has unveiled the first Opal activated bike shed in NSW near Woy Woy Station.

The shed provides an extra 50 free spaces for cyclists.

The announcement comes following the Future Transport Summit hosted by Transport for NSW which brought together the brightest technological minds to explore new and innovative ways to empower customers using the latest technology, he said.

"I'm pleased that from today customers will be able to cycle to Woy Woy Station and leave their bicycle inside an Opal access bike shed while they catch a train.

"People in Woy Woy have been calling for more secure bike parking so these 50 extra free, covered spaces will be welcome news to many.

"Bike sheds are free for the community to enjoy so no money will be deducted from your card for using one of these sheds.

"These new bike sheds are different to bike lockers, they're free and available on a first-in first-served basis, like commuter car parks," Mr MacDonald said.

"More bike sheds mean fewer customers have to lug around their bikes on crowded peak hour trains and reduced demand for car parking spaces at stations".

Media release, 13 May, 2016

Mitchell Cutting, Office of Scot MacDonald MLC